Peter CostelloPeter Costello examines two literary Popes
Month: March 2014
Flowers in the spring
The Wildflowers of Ireland
A week of reflection
Brendan O’ReganBrendan O’Regan is surprised by the week’s offerings
Frogmarching around the world
Aubrey MaloneAn enjoyable song-and-dance escapade
Our deeper way of praying
Fr Ronald RolheiserAll life has inner pressures not easily thwarted
Marie Collins appointment a welcome step
Dear Editor, the appointment by Pope Francis of Marie Collins to the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors is wonderful news. Mrs Collins has been a powerful and courageous voice who has spoken not only for herself, but on behalf of those who cannot speak out about their experiences. The setting up of the…
Pius XII documents revealed
Paul KeenanNew insights on Pope’s relations with Jews
Quotes of the Week March 27
“Convert yourselves, stop perpetrating evil. I ask this on my knees. You still have time so as not to end up in Hell. And that is what is waiting for you if you continue on this path.” Pope Francis appeals to members of the Mafia during a vigil for victims of the criminal fraternity in…
Maynooth seeks to ‘Raise the Roof’ in 2014
College launches 2014 fundraiser
Lay apostle group DFOT seeks canonical status
Bishop’s imprimatur ‘a positive step’